NOTE: The destination file name in the /proc/flash directory must be zImage.

In the below example:
(hostname/IP = x.x.x.x; directory = /tftpboot;)

NOTE: Due to space limitations, the new zImage file may not be downloaded with a different name, then renamed. The APC Console Port Server searches for a file named zImage when booting and there is no room in flash for two zImage files.

Issue the command reboot. # reboot

Confirm that the new Linux kernel has taken over. After rebooting, the new Linux kernel will take over. This can be confirmed by typing the following to see the Linux kernel version: # cat /proc/version

In some cases, new options are added that are included in a firmware upgrade. It is advisable that you reset your Console Port Server to factory defaults after performing a firmware upgrade, to ensure that all new features work correctly. Please note that resetting to defaults will cause all current settings to be lost, including IP configurations.

In order to reset the CPS to defaults, if your firmware version is before 2.6.0: